dummy up

/ˌdʌmi əp/
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Other forms: dummying up

Definitions of dummy up
  1. verb
    refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
    synonyms: be quiet, belt up, button up, clam up, close up, keep mum, shut up
  2. verb
    make a dummy of
    synonyms: dummy
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    type of:
    create, make, produce
    create or manufacture a man-made product
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